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Bourbon Maple Bacon French Toast

Bourbon Maple Bacon French Toast
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Bourbon Maple Bacon French Toast is a delightful breakfast blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring custardy brioche soaked in a spiced egg mixture, topped with crispy bacon and drizzled with warm bourbon-infused maple syrup. Perfect for elevating your brunch or adding a cozy indulgence to any morning, this easy-to-make recipe balances rich textures and tantalizing tastes in every bite.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 8 slices brioche bread (preferably day-old)
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)

Bourbon Maple Syrup

  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup bourbon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bourbon Maple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup pure maple syrup and 1/4 cup bourbon over low heat. Stir gently and let simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened and aromatic. Set aside warm.
  2. Cook the Bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook 8 slices of thick-cut bacon until crispy yet slightly chewy. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain excess grease and keep warm.
  3. Make the Custard Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg until smooth and combined.
  4. Soak the Bread: Dip each slice of brioche bread into the custard mixture, soaking just enough to absorb flavor without becoming soggy—about a few seconds per side.
  5. Cook the French Toast: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook soaked bread slices for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy on the outside yet soft inside.
  6. Assemble and Serve: Arrange cooked French toast slices on plates, layer with crispy bacon, and drizzle generously with the warm bourbon maple syrup. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use day-old brioche bread for optimum custard absorption without falling apart.
  • Don’t skip the bourbon; it adds essential rich caramel-like flavor.
  • Cook bacon first so rendered fat can flavor the butter for cooking the toast.
  • Control soaking time carefully to avoid mushy French toast.
  • Cook over medium heat to achieve crispy, golden slices without burning.

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